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Visit the Vulcan on Fathers' Day

Visit the Vulcan on Fathers’ Day
Treat Dad to a great time out at Visit the Vulcan on Fathers' Day. He can get a close-up look at Vulcan XL426 in its hangar and for an additional fee can climb inside for a guided tour of the cockpit.

As well as the Vulcan, there will be much to keep everyone entertained. There will be examples of the weapons carried by the Vulcan during its time with the RAF, including examples of the type of 1,000 lb high explosive bomb the Vulcan dropped on Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands Conflict.

Vulcan XL426 will be joined by other exhibits, including a display of classic cars, making this a great time out for Dad on his special day and for the rest of the family. Please check back for details.

Refreshments will be on sale throughout the day. Our Hangar Shop will be open selling a selection of Vulcan souvenirs, including models, badges, patches, postcards, books and more.

Cockpit visits will take place every 15 mins on a timed ticket basis, so there will be no need to stand and queue. Cockpit visit tickets are subject to availability and will only be on sale on the day. When they’re gone, they’re gone!

Children must be over 1 metre tall to visit the cockpit and must climb the entry ladder themselves (no carrying).

Entry and cockpit tours are free for Vulcan Restoration Trust members subject to presenting a valid VRT membership card.

Limited free car parking will be available close to the Vulcan. Please follow the ‘Vulcan Open Day’ direction signs after entering the airport. If the Vulcan car park is full, visitors will need to park in the airport’s short stay car park (for which there is a charge) which is approximately 10 mins walk from the Vulcan.

Visitors can arrive by bus or train. London Southend Airport station is approximately 15 mins walk away and is served by frequent trains on the London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria line.

Sorry – due to airport rules, we regret that no pets can be admitted with the exception o
Gates open at 10.00 am with last admission at 4.00 pm.

General admission is Adults £8.00; under-16s FREE. Tickets will be on sale on the gate and are also available to buy in advance should you wish. There is no need to buy advance tickets for under-16s.

Cockpit visits are an additional £8.00 per person applicable to both adults and under-16s.
Hangar 6 South Road, London Southend Airport, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 6YU
Sun 16 June
Contact telephone: 07881 445453 Call to check latest times or cancellations.

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